Hospitaler: I put no stock in religion. By the word "religion" I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the 'Will of God.' Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [points to head], and here [points to heart], and by what you decide to do every day, you will be a good man. Or not.
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
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Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Edward Norton, David Thewlis, Eva Green, Michael Sheen, Orlando Bloom, Alexander Siddig, Eriq Ebouaney, Nathalie Cox, Martin Hancock
Factual error: The crescent as emblem on Saracen pennants is anachronistic as it appeared on Islamic military flags no sooner than the 15th century A.D.
Trivia: When the Christians fire their first volley at the Muslims, one of the guys screams a Wilhelm as he falls.
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Chosen answer: As Sereenie said in the corrections, Balian has spent months travelling with his father, during which time he has learned many things, including sword-fighting, and how to read and write.
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